
Story 11 A Clever Farmer 故事十一 聪明的农民
Uncle Sam doesn’t like farmer. He thinks they are very foolish and only know work on the farm.
山姆大叔不喜欢农民。他认为他们很愚蠢只会在农场干活。
One winter morning, the sun is shining. Uncle Sam sits on the step of his house. At that moment, a farmer with a map in his hand comes to him.
一个冬天的早晨,阳光明媚,山姆大叔坐在门前的石阶上。这时,一个农民手拿地图向他走来。
Farmer:Excuse me, Uncle. Can you tell me know to get to the hospital, please?
农民:请问,大叔,去医院的路怎么走?
Uncle Sam: Lie down in the middle of the street and you’ll soon be at a hospital.
山姆大叔:你躺在街当中,很快就会在医院的。
Farmer Please set an example to me.
农民:请你做一个示范。
Uncle Sam: I think you come to our city at the first time. It’s much more beautiful than the field. Is that right?
山姆大叔:我想你是第一次进城吧,城市比你那块地漂亮多了,是吧?
Farmer: Yes, uncle. But it is built on the field.
农民:是的,大叔,但城市是建在地之上的。
Uncle Sam’s face turns red.
山姆大叔脸红了。